2. A space gone over with a rake; also, the work done, or the quantity of hay, grain, etc., collected, by going once over a space with a rake. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
-raking — muckrake muck rake , v. i. [imp. & p. p. { raked}; p. pr. & vb. n. { raking}.] To seek for, expose, or charge, especially habitually, corruption, real or alleged, on the part of public men and corporations. Note: On April 14, 1906, President… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Raking — Rake Rake, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Raked} (r[=a]kt); p. pr. & vb. n. {Raking}.] [AS. racian. See 1st {Rake}.] 1. To collect with a rake; as, to rake hay; often with up; as, he raked up the fallen leaves. [1913 Webster] 2. Hence: To collect or draw… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Raking the Ashes — is a 2005 novel by Anne Fine. It is narrated in the first person by Tilly. Tilly has always been adept at knowing and getting what she wants out of life. Until she meets Geoffrey, gentle and generous to a fault, with his two little children and… … Wikipedia
Raking course — Rake Rake, v. i. To incline from a perpendicular direction; as, a mast rakes aft. [1913 Webster] {Raking course} (Bricklaying), a course of bricks laid diagonally between the face courses in a thick wall, to strengthen it. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Raking fire — In naval warfare, raking fire is fire directed parallel to the long axis of an enemy ship. Although each shot is directed against a smaller target profile than by shooting broadside and thus more likely to miss the target ship to one side or the… … Wikipedia
raking course — a concealed course of bricks laid diagonally to the wall surface in a raking bond. [1875 80] * * * … Universalium
raking bond — noun Etymology: raking (IV) 1. : diagonal bond 2. : herringbone bond * * * a brickwork bond in which concealed courses of diagonally laid bricks are used to bond exposed brickwork to the wall structure. Cf. herringbone bond … Useful english dictionary
raking course — noun : a course of bricks laid diagonally between the face courses in a thick wall to strengthen it * * * a concealed course of bricks laid diagonally to the wall surface in a raking bond. [1875 80] … Useful english dictionary
raking — rak·ing (raґking) gathering, moving, scraping, or loosening, as with a rake … Medical dictionary
raking — reɪk n. gardening tool with a comb like end; slope, slant, incline v. collect, gather together; cause to slant, cause to slope … English contemporary dictionary
